A goalkeeper would be doing particularly badly if he conceded penalties while sitting on the subs bench !Quote:
Originally Posted by TheOneWhoKnocks
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A goalkeeper would be doing particularly badly if he conceded penalties while sitting on the subs bench !Quote:
Originally Posted by TheOneWhoKnocks
Second major mistake from Westwood in last few games I am afraid (he also dived too early for the peno which was hit down the middle). His ground kicking also seems to have gone askew. Hopefully just a temporary slump in form after two brilliant (I use the word advisedly) seasons.
I still wouldn't be concerned for one second about Westwood being in goals for us. Regardless of how well Randolph has done to date I really do think his lack of game time will catch up on him. He rode his luck in Belgrade, mixing 2 important saves with one colossal blunder and an unconvincing flap and I think it was his worst game for us since he impressed against Germany. Despite Adrian's recent wobble I think he's a good keeper and I'm not sure Bilic will be in a hurry to drop him. I hope I'm wrong.
If I thought it would mean that Westwood would become our number one I'd be happy enough for Adrian to retain his place. For some reason I don't think it will work that way though so hopefully Bilic gives Randolph a run in the team. Was he even considered to be among the best goalkeepers in the Championship when he played there? I wouldn't have thought so.
Who cares what he was considered when he was in the championship? He's at a premier league team now and Westwood isn't.surely it'd be preferable for both keepers to be first choice for their respective teams and for the in-form one to start for us?cant understand the desperation to drop Randolph and get Westwood back in.it wasn't so long ago that Germany fired 6 past him
And Bournemouth put eight past Randy. I just think Westwood is a fair bit better, that's all. Westwood is at the very least an elite Championship goalkeeper, Randolph is/was middle of the road at Championship level I think. He was brought to the PL as back up on a free transfer and never really likely to feature barring an injury to Adrian. I'm not saying it as a dig at Randolph, just pointing out that it's not that outrageous to have a heavy preference towards Westwood, as others believe it's only splitting hairs, which is fair enough too.
Randolph has been a highly rated goalkeeper since he was at Motherwell. And Westwood hasn't exactly cemented a place at any Premier League team he's ever played for. Splitting hairs methinks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fizzer
I think Randolph is the least of our problems. There are a couple of other players who are integral to the lack of possession and long ball tactics we are currently deploying which are making us such a turgid team to watch.
Yeah I must say TOWK,I don't usually agree with you but I think in this case you're bang on the point.there are much more concerning positions that we really desperately need to fix as soon as possible in my view,particularly at centre half.Im not sure we'll get away with defending like we did in Belgrade again.Hopefully it was just down to early season rustiness.having said that,it isn't ideal that Randolph is warming the bench,but he does strike me as a guy who doesn't let lack of game time affect him mentally.
Who said it was the most concerning position? Every position is open to debate especially on a quiet forum between matches!
I must have missed that one during my frequent snoozes! When was that ? What do they say about consciousness? That annoying brief interval between naps!Quote:
Originally Posted by DeLorean
Goalkeeper is a vital position. Randolph, despite Whelan giving him man of the match, almost presented the opposition with two goals. That said, Westwood is no longer on fire so my clamour for him is diminishing. Where's Forde when you need him.
Now where was I? Oh yeah zzzzzzzzzz
BBC: Birmingham City 0-8 Bournemouth
Agreed. I think it's a pretty big deal if we concede goals that we might not have conceded with somebody else. Obviously to those who think they are of a similar standard then there is no issue.
My friend played in goals for irish schoolboys V English, they were hammered by 8 or 10 nil somewhere in England, but (unlike Randolph) he was the motm according to the news reports and himself of course.
Any chance Martin can give one of those famous motivational talks to Keiren, to get fire burning again?
If Darren Randolph drops a clanger then we will all be saying its because he is not playing regularly.....such is the life of a goalkeeper .
Made a tremendous save when 0-1 down (can be seen here http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/footb...st-1-1-8145891) and also had an assist in the late late winner. Back to his best according to the Star.
Substituted at half time in 1-2 defeat by Brighton. According to the manager Westwood "was sick, with a problem to play but he tried to play and played but after he felt something on his leg and didn’t come out for the second half". Must make him doubtful for our games.
That would be sh!te. I'd have had him as first choice for the upcoming games.
Good display yesterday at Huddersfield with a couple of smart saves. Interestingly the commentator said that Westwood had said that last season he wasn't fit until February. Might explain a few withdrawals from Irish squads.
Off injured again :(
Crikey, it seems Darren Randolph is our first-choice keeper based simply on the fact that he's consistently fit:doh:Quote:
Originally Posted by OwlsFan
Wednesday Manager: "Keiren had a bit of a back problem which he felt during the warm-up, but he felt well enough to play,” said Carvalhal. “Then, during the early part of the game he felt it again and we felt it was best not to take a risk. I do not think it is too serious and we hope he can play this weekend".
He didn't make much of an effort for the Cardiff goal from a free kick and never got off the ground and was subbed later. Back issues are tricky to solve. Unlucky with injuries.